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The Frisco Kid

19791h 59mAdventure · Comedy · Western · Drama
directed by Robert Aldrich

“This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.”

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6.1 / 10
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6.3 / 10
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Synopsis

Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.

Cast

Gene Wilder·Avram
Harrison Ford·Tommy
Ramon Bieri·Mr. Jones
Val Bisoglio·Chief Gray Cloud
George DiCenzo·Darryl Diggs
Leo Fuchs·Chief Rabbi
Penny Peyser·Rosalie
William Smith·Matt Diggs
Jack Somack·Samuel Bender
Beege Barkette·Sarah Mindl